Frank Behle

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Frank Behle
Born
Frank J. Behle

December 15, 1863
DiedSeptember 7, 1939 (75)
Cincinnati, Ohio
OccupationUmpire
Years active1895-1896, 1901
EmployerNational League

Frank J. Behle (December 15, 1863 – September 7, 1939) was an American executive in professional baseball. He also umpired a few professional baseball games.

Major league career[]

Behle umpired eight total games in the National League. He officiated in one game in 1895, one in 1896, and six in 1901.[1]

In 1921, Behle was named business manager for the Cincinnati Reds upon the retirement of Frank Bancroft.[2]

Death[]

Behle died in Cincinnati in 1939.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Retrosheet
  2. ^ "Behle in Post with Reds" (PDF). The New York Times. January 25, 1921. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  3. ^ "Chatter Box". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. September 14, 1939. Retrieved August 1, 2012.


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